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  • May 20, 2015
News Briefs

Emergency helicopter landings to disappear; Town prepares for health fair; Summer workshops canceled

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2015
Waterlefe settlement seeks to build bridges

Waterlefe boards reach a crossroads as they seek an agreement on a long-disputed bridge.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2015
County gears up for speed changes

Manatee County commissioners may soon propose changes to make county roadway speed limits more consistent.

  • East County
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File photoODA senior Austin Hoppe was named MVP for football and baseball as well as the Thunder’s male athlete of the year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 20, 2015
Sidelines: East County 5.21.2015

Local sports news.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2015
Lakewood Ranch grad completes U.S. Naval Academy

Alec A. Bacon, a Lakewood Ranch High School graduate, successfully received his Bachelor of Science in systems engineering and a minor in Spanish from the U.S. Naval Academy May 22.

  • East County
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This home at 6111 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $2.9 million. It has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,599 square feet of living area. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 20, 2015
Three-bedroom Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $2.9 million

A home in Sleepy Lagoon tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Photo by Tara Tomlinson Photography
    A time to celebrate |
  • May 20, 2015
Just Married: Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard

Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard were married Dec. 27, at The Founders Club.

  • Sarasota
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  • Nick Reichert
  • May 20, 2015
Recipe for Success: George Armstrong

Recipe for Success: George Armstrong

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Stevie Lee Romero says he either wants to have a career in acting or in medicine. To him, both help make people feel better.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 20, 2015
Generous Act

Stevie Lee Romero got his shot on the big stage last year in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of ‘The Grapes of Wrath.’ Now, he’s giving back.

  • Arts + Culture
Leanne Ibsais has a hard time deciding which coach to slime. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 20, 2015
Jump for fundraiser

Robert E. Willis Elementary School takes a giant leap forward with its Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2015
Tennis Center’s net benefits trump revenue

Commissioners are willing to overlook a mostly revenue-neutral tennis center operation because of its popularity with residents and visitors.

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Photo by Kurt Schultheis
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2015
Q+A with Sandi Henley

Sandi Henley has been the town’s budget analyst since 2008 and an employee in the Longboat Key’s Finance Department for 20 years next month.

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Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 20, 2015
Conversation with Chris Culp

Chris Culp has been a youth services librarian at Braden River Public Library since 2010.

  • East County
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NFL player and social activist Tim Tebow stresses the importance of living a meaningful life, which he defines as one that focuses on helping others. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 20, 2015
Bayside gets Tebow time

NFL player Tim Tebow tackles the importance of living a life that matters.

  • East County
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Ashten Weniger, Nicole Unger, Camilyn Leavitt, Kelly Crawford and Karina Anderson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 19, 2015
Fashion Insider: Camilyn Beth’s new studio and new looks

Local designer Camilyn Leavitt has taken the fashion world by storm with her classic, feminine designs since launching Camilyn Beth in 2012.

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